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An Economist’s Top Ten List For Christmas
Through a Christmas Top Ten list, we can see how economics has the perfect lens for understanding our holiday behavior. Christmas Top Ten List 10. Social Norms Violating a social norm, a grandmother in Wales charges for her holiday meals.…
What Economists Say About All-You-Can-Eat
Knowing how all-you-can-eat economics explains the benefits of buffets, Red Lobster was surprised by its “Endless Shrimp” problem.
How McDonald’s Built a Better Burger
From the beginning, McDonald’s had the fast food recipe. Seventy years ago, its milkshake salesman, Ray Kroc, wanted to see why they had ordered 10 of his multi-mixers. With each one able to make five shakes, a 50-shake capability was…
Why We Need Cranberry Innovation
Unprofitable after The Great Cranberry Scare of 1959, Ocean Spray’s cranberry innovation initiatives helped it survive and then thrive.
How a Behavioral Economist Explains Our Thanksgiving Meal
Through a Thanksgiving Top Ten List, we can use behavioral economics to explain what we eat and how much we eat during the holiday.
Where a Junk Food Tax Will Limit What We Eat
Hoping to encourage healthy eating habits and less obesity, Colombia has a junk food tax on ultra-processed food and sugary drinks.
The Economic Side of a Sandwich
Whether it’s breakfast or lunch, a look at sandwich economics tells us about our food tradeoffs and our GDP spending.